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CuteFTP
CuteFTP
(23)
4.6 out of 5
CuteFTP
By Fortra
FileZilla
FileZilla
(747)
4.5 out of 5
FileZilla
By FileZilla
At a Glance
CuteFTP
CuteFTP
Star Rating
(23)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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FileZilla
FileZilla
Star Rating
(747)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FileZilla
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that FileZilla excels in file management with a score of 9.3, highlighting its intuitive interface and drag-and-drop functionality, making it easy to organize and transfer files efficiently.
  • Reviewers mention that CuteFTP shines in quality of support, achieving a score of 9.3, with many users praising the responsive customer service and extensive online resources available for troubleshooting.
  • G2 users indicate that FileZilla's performance is rated at 8.9, with reviewers noting its fast transfer speeds and reliability, particularly for large file uploads, which is a significant advantage for small businesses.
  • Users on G2 report that CuteFTP offers superior security features, particularly in encryption and authentication, scoring 8.9 and 9.1 respectively, which is crucial for businesses handling sensitive data.
  • Reviewers say that while FileZilla has a solid file transfer capability with a score of 9.3, it lacks some advanced scheduling features that CuteFTP provides, which scored 8.4, making CuteFTP a better choice for users needing automated transfers.
  • Users mention that FileZilla's mobile support is rated lower at 7.7, with some expressing frustration over its limited functionality on mobile devices, whereas CuteFTP does not have a mobile app, which could be a deciding factor for users needing mobile access.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CuteFTP
No pricing available
FileZilla
No pricing available
Free Trial
CuteFTP
No trial information available
FileZilla
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
17
9.1
674
Ease of Use
9.2
17
8.8
677
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
125
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
118
Quality of Support
9.3
7
8.2
435
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.6
88
Product Direction (% positive)
1.7
14
8.1
661
Features by Category
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Not enough data
8.8
888
Management
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.9
93
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
8.9
69
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
7.7
51
Security
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
9.1
81
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CuteFTP
CuteFTP
FileZilla
FileZilla
CuteFTP and FileZilla are categorized as File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
Unique Categories
CuteFTP
CuteFTP has no unique categories
FileZilla
FileZilla has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CuteFTP
CuteFTP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
FileZilla
FileZilla
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
18.4%
Reviewers' Industry
CuteFTP
CuteFTP
Luxury Goods & Jewelry
54.5%
Religious Institutions
4.5%
Online Media
4.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Legal Services
4.5%
Other
27.3%
FileZilla
FileZilla
Information Technology and Services
19.2%
Computer Software
12.9%
Internet
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Design
2.9%
Other
55.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
CuteFTP
CuteFTP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

WebDav and Unicode support to back up my files to dreamhost webdav servers OpenPGP encryption so that my files are rested securely on public cloud providers Implementing FTP on top of TLS so files are not viewable in transit over the Internet Nice file...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

CuteFTP is expensive when compared to free offerings like FileZilla or Cyberduck.

FileZilla
FileZilla
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
GC
Verified User in Program Development
Verified User in Program Development

I think this is one of the greatest ftp administration tool. It has a fast conection, and let you administrate a lot of ftp servers. It has a splited screen, that offers you the chance to see both the project on your computer and the server, so you can...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Restaurants

There are a lot of steps for the process we have in place, but I am not sure if that is on FileZilla or on the company we use it with.

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Discussions
CuteFTP
CuteFTP Discussions
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FileZilla
FileZilla Discussions
Is there any way to copy paste in remote server, other than drag and drop within file?
1 comment
Mike V.
MV
As it's been 24 days, you've probably figured this out by now, but, no, you can't use the copy-and-paste metaphor in the FileZilla window to transfer files.Read more
Is FileZilla Safe 2020?
1 comment
Haresh K.
HK
Yes, I have used it for 5+ years. There has been no security failure attributable for Filezilla. It's frequently updated ! Always keep updating your version...Read more
What is use of FileZilla software?
1 comment
LG
This text refers to the process of transferring files to and from a website hosting service using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).Read more
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